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Would you allow a stranger to access your bank account to pay your bills and manage your home? Would you be careful about the person you chose? Would you be looking at their credentials and checking their references?
When you go to your community centre or public library, use a sports field, enjoy a walk along a trail, deal with congested streets, get frustrated over parking, worry about that house being built beside you, send your child to school or wonder when your street will be plowed - all of those are under the purview of the town and region.
This is what our mayor, councillors, school trustees and regional chair are ultimately entrusted to do.
Oakville's mayor and town councillors oversee multi-million dollar annual budgets; Halton's regional council oversees an $850 million annual budget; Halton District School Board trustees control a yearly budget of $800 million. They are responsible for hiring and managing thousands of people and billions of dollars of assets, from community centres, arenas, and public trails to garbage trucks and buses.
All of this comes from our property taxes, permit fees and user fees, which they set. They are spending your money, the money you worked hard to make and save.
Who gets elected matters to all of us and will impact our lives for at least the next four years. But the decisions they make could impact our community for years to come.
If you haven't voted in the municipal election already, your last opportunity will be on Monday, Oct. 24, with polls closing at 8:00 p.m. Don't be unpleasantly surprised when you look at your bank account in four years.
Click here to find out where you can vote.
Below is a list of Oakville News' extensive coverage of the 2022 municipal election, including articles and videos from debates, candidate appearances, and so much more.
Read through our coverage from the last two months to help you make an informed decision on how to cast your vote for all elected positions on the ballot this year.
List of municipal candidate articles and videos
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Halton regional chair candidates: the rundown on who’s running
Three candidates are looking for your vote in an election that could impact Halton's future urban boundary.
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Oakville’s Catholic school board trustee candidates
Nine candidates are running for three Oakville seats on the Halton Catholic District School Board in the Oct 24 election. The Halton Elementary Catholic Teachers are hosting an all-candidates cancelled.
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Ward 3 debate: Mayoral candidates spar over vision for Oakville’s future
How tall is too tall? The plan for 40-60 storey towers in Midtown Oakville dominated the debate during the Oct. 4 all-candidates meeting organized by Ward 3 residents' associations.
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Oakville Chamber & YourTV's Oakville mayoral candidate interviews
Oakville Chamber president France Fournier interviews mayoral candidates Rob Burton, Julia Hanna, and Jack Kukolic, asking questions about why they are running, affordable housing, long-term plans, and attracting talent.
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Ward 5 candidates clash over town audits
With no internal auditor in place since since 2019, council challengers are calling for audits, while incumbent Jeff Knoll points to required annual audit of town's financial statements.
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Plenty of choice for Ward 7 voters
In a crowded race, nine candidates are vying for the Ward 7 town council seat after incumbent Jasvinder Sandhu opted not to run again. Pavan Parmar and Nav Nanda are battling for the town and regional seat.
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Ward 6 council candidates share their political vision
Candidates Lama Aggad and Natalia Lishchyna battle for the Ward 6 town council seat, while veteran councillor Tom Adams is acclaimed to the town and regional seat.
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Ward 5 candidates outline their priorities
Here's what you need to know about the Ward 5 council candidates. Six candidates are running for two positions, one has withdrawn, and one did not provide comments.
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Ward 4 council candidates outline their political visions
Four candidates are looking for your vote on Oct. 24 to fill two positions. Here's what Gordon Brennan, Peter Longo, Allan Elgar and Gilbert Jubinville have to say.
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Ward 3 candidates share their political outlooks
Candidates Dyanne Dumas and Dave Gittings are registered to run for the Ward 3 town council seat, while Janet Haslett-Theall is acclaimed to the town and regional seat.
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Ward 1: Council candidates outline their visions
Ward 1 council candidates (John Florio, Jonathan McNeice, Beth Robertson, Oliver Vadas, JD Meaney and Sean O'Meara) outline their visions for Bronte and Palermo.
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Find the candidate who strikes a chord with you before the upcoming municipal election
We’ve recorded all three public debates to help you make up your mind.
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School board trustee candidates for 2022
Nine school trustee positions are allocated to Oakville, which includes public, catholic and french school boards. Trustees shape our children's education.
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Update: Oakville's municipal candidates for 2022 election
The deadline has passed for individuals interested in running for an elected position on Oakville's town council. Only four councillors and one ward were unopposed. Here's who is officially running in the 2022 municipal election.
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